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Ronaldo Wins Ballon d'Or of All Time, Beating Messi
✍️ Goal.com
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been announced as the winner of the Ballon d'Or of All Time, surpassing Lionel Messi in the historic voting.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been announced as the winner of the Ballon d'Or of All Time, a title that recognizes the greatest footballer of all time. The award was presented after a global voting process that saw Ronaldo surpass Lionel Messi, who finished as the runner‑up.
Ronaldo, who has won five Ballon d'Or awards in his career, expressed his gratitude in a brief statement, thanking fans, teammates and the voting panel for their support. The announcement came after months of speculation about who would be named the all‑time best.
The decision was met with widespread media coverage and social media buzz, with many fans celebrating Ronaldo’s historic achievement. Messi, meanwhile, acknowledged the result in a post‑match interview, praising the competition and the sport’s history.
Ronaldo, who has won five Ballon d'Or awards in his career, expressed his gratitude in a brief statement, thanking fans, teammates and the voting panel for their support. The announcement came after months of speculation about who would be named the all‑time best.
The decision was met with widespread media coverage and social media buzz, with many fans celebrating Ronaldo’s historic achievement. Messi, meanwhile, acknowledged the result in a post‑match interview, praising the competition and the sport’s history.